The mango is native to southern Asia, especially Burma and
eastern India. It spread early on to Malaya, eastern Asia and eastern Africa.
Mangos were introduced to California (Santa Barbara) in 1880. The major verities
of mangoes in Pakistan are from UP India. But the soil & the climatic
conditions of Pakistan produces the quality Mangoes. The size, shape,
color & taste of Pakistani Mangoes have its own name in the Mango
Kingdom.
The mango exists in two races, one from India and the other
from the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The Indian race is intolerant of
humidity, has flushes of bright red new growth that are subject to mildew, and
bears monoembryonic fruit of high color and regular form. The Philippine race
tolerates excess moisture, has pale green or red new growth and resists mildew.
Its polyembryonic fruit is pale green and elongated kidney-shaped. Philippines
types from Mexico have proven to be the hardiest mangos in California.
Since 1947, Mango is the most popular fruit in
the country. Due to its taste, popularity & demand, Mango Trees are
planted in all areas of country. It is evident that Mango Tree has
adopted the climatic change of Pakistani weather and successful all over
the country.
The most popular & successful cultivation
areas of Pakistan for mangoes are Multan, Shujabad, & Interior Sindh.
Mangoes of this area are exported all over the
world.
Mangos basically require a frost-free climate.
Which is normal climate of Pakistan. Flowers and
small fruit can be killed if temperatures drop below 40° F, even for a
short period. Young trees may be seriously damaged if the temperature drops
below 30° F, but mature trees may withstand very short periods of
temperatures as low as 25° F. The temperate of Mango producing areas
of Pakistan is about 40° C to 45°C, which is the ideal condition for the
growth of Mango. The mango must have warm, dry weather to set
fruit. In southern Punjab the best locations are the Multan, Shjuabad,
along side with Chenab River bed.
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